My Turn

On Nov. 6, Idahoans have the chance to cast a pivotal vote that will help our citizens in the Medicaid coverage gap, bring taxpayer money back to Idaho, and create jobs. This incredible opportunity is Proposition 2, the bipartisan ballot in...

Republican congressional candidates over the years have made a living bashing California Rep. Nancy Pelosi and the liberal agenda she would bring to the House of Representatives if Democrats get control.This year, the Democrats are on the o...

First, my compliments for an outstanding job handling the cougar by the rescuers. IDFG biologists and employees, CdíA Fire Department and CdíA Police successfully sedated the cougar, safely removed it from the tree and placed it in a carry ...

There has been a lot of political hand-wringing about Paulette Jordanís campaign staffers abruptly walking out as Election Day draws near.The political drama has been interesting, but Iíd venture to say that few Idahoans will be voting for ...

To the taxpayers of Kootenai County:As a taxpayer, you should know what the auditorís office does for you. It is the essence of transparency, the buzzword everyone is using these days. The auditor is responsible for recording and reporting ...

Three decades ago, Democrats running for legislative seats in Coeur díAlene didnít have to make this kind of appeal to the party faithful.ďI have reason to believe that Legislative District 4 is primed for Democrat victory,Ē wrote Cory Engl...

Iíve been an alcohol/drug counselor for the past 18 years. Recently, Iíve become concerned about the lack of understanding expressed in letters to the editor regarding addiction and addicts.First of all, I understand the fear of a parent of...

In 2000, the estate of Gladys Langroise created a $15 million Donor Advised Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation. Mrs. Langroise was a well-educated philanthropist with a big heart. She had a particular charitable interest in the arts and...

Second of two parts. The first part was published Sept. 5.If it looks like a slot machine, pays off like a slot machine and eats money like a slot machine, then it must beÖA duck. Or, as proponents for Proposition 1 will suggest, historical...

ďI think (the Moon Landing) was widely regarded in the end as a human achievement and thatís how we chose to view itĒ says everyone who isnít an American.Landing men on the moon was an American achievement, an iconic act that is now part of...